News in brief

Published Sat 14 May 2005

Issue No. 1951

Join the protest for Babar Ahmad

Supporters of Babar Ahmad, the south London IT worker facing extradition to the US on bogus terrorism charges, have called a demonstration to coincide with the judge’s final verdict in his trial on Tuesday of next week.

“If Babar is released that day he could walk out to his awaiting supporters,” says Mrs Ahmad, Babar’s wife. “If the judge agrees to the extradition, the world will see that the people will not allow Babar to be sent to the US that easily.”

Babar stood as a candidate in the general election from his jail cell to highlight his case. He polled 685 votes in Brent North, just under 2 percent.

Meanwhile, Babar has been moved back to Woodhill prison. Supporters can write to him at Babar Ahmad MX5383, HMP Woodhill, Tattenhoe Street, Milton Keynes MK4 4DA.